Category: Event Notices

Notices of upcoming events

CarersWalk

CARERS WALK

Valeways are offering a new lead walk from April.
The walk is offered to carers of all ages and their
friends and families.
Carers Trust Wales have calculated that there are at
least 370,000 carers in Wales, which is more than
the population of Cardiff. The Carers Trust Wales
believes that 3 in 5 of us will become a carer at
some point in our lives.
The Carers walk will be a gentle stroll which will
offer Carers a chance to exercise, meet people and
enjoy fresh air. Hopefully the walks will support
carers to live happy and fulfilling lives for themselves,
and give them renewed energy for their role
as a carer.
If you are interested in joining this group, the walk
will take place on the last Thursday of every month
at 10:30am. We will meet outside Barry Island train
station and the walk will last between 45 to 60
minutes. If you want any more details, contact
Lynne 07729991491.

 

 

Dogs Trust, Bridgend Appeal

Dogs Trust, Bridgend are asking for donations of towels, blankets and quilts which are used as bedding for the many dogs in their care. Most of the bedding is washed and reused but much has to be disposed of due to hygiene issues and damage from the dogs so supplies are always in need of replenishing. Indeed, as the Dogs Trust is a charity totally reliant on donations, it would welcome support of any kind, including dog food, dog toys or charitable donations via its website.
If you have anything to donate please let me know and I will collect it and deliver it to the Dogs Trust.

Thanks / Diolch yn fawr,

Martin Thomas – 07581 192108

 

 

Meet the Author

Meet the author – Wednesday February 13th at 7:30pm upstairs in The Wenvoe Arms. (Free entry; donations to the library) Ron Jones who lives is Risca is 101 years old and is the oldest Poppy seller in Wales. He was 23 years old when he became a POW in North Africa in 1942, and spent more than 2 years in the concentration camp in Auschwitz and survived the death march. Ron has written a book called the “The Auschwitz Goalkeeper”, where as a POW he played in goal for Wales in a football match at the Nazi death camp. Ron appeared on the One Show, when he returned to Auschwitz and relived some of his terrible memories.

 

 

Pobol y Cwm

The BBC recently used the Wenvoe Community Centre to film scenes for the Welsh language series Pobol y Cwm.

These scenes will be screened on Monday, February 11th at 7.30pm, and also on Sunday on the Omnibus edition (all 5 episodes) of the week, it normally starts at around 5.00pm but the omnibus time can change

 

 

 

Dogs Trust, Bridgend Appeal

Dogs Trust, Bridgend are asking for donations of towels, blankets and quilts which are used as bedding for the many dogs in their care. Most of the bedding is washed and reused but much has to be disposed of due to hygiene issues and damage from the dogs so supplies are always in need of replenishing. Indeed, as the Dogs Trust is a charity totally reliant on donations, it would welcome support of any kind, including dog food, dog toys or charitable donations via its website.

If you have anything to donate please let me know and I will collect it and deliver it to the Dogs Trust.

Thanks / Diolch yn fawr,

Martin Thomas – 07581 192108

 

 

Pilates has come to Wenvoe!!

 

Pilates has come to Wenvoe!!

Now if you haven’t got a clue what Pilates is (and don’t worry you won’t be the only one); read on!

Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. “It strengthens and stabilizes your core body, which is your foundation, so that you can move efficiently while improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility.” Kath Sweeney Pilates has been running for nearly 5 years now and she holds classes across the Vale and Cardiff including Cardiff’s 5* Saint David’s Hotel & Spa. Pilates is a great accompaniment to most sports – golf, running, cycling and horse riding. For example golfers with bad posture lack the ability to move with fluidity; runners generally have tight hamstrings and hip flexors; for cyclists – core stability plus hip flexibility is integral to producing power on the bike; and horse riders, muscles around your pelvis and hip joints can go into low-grade spasm as a protective mechanism. Pilates aim is to lengthen tight muscles and strengthen weak ones! Which will in turn improve posture. Through breathing techniques we work the core muscles in each exercise and aim to improve flexibility, balance and create a connection between mind and body! The plank is a common Pilates exercise but there are so many more! Kath Sweeney Pilates runs every Thursday 8-9pm in Wenvoe Village Hall; £5. Suitable for all abilities so don’t worry if you haven’t a clue what to do, we’ve all been there!!

Feel free to come along mats supplied! Or you can contact Kath on 07738957638 or have a look on Facebook:

Kath Sweeney Pilates

 

 

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